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Pride Month

 

Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Riots and to recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. The Stonewall Riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the LGBTQIA+ community in response to a police raid that began in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.  

 

In 1999, President Bill Clinton officially declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in the United States. This recognition was expanded by President Barack Obama in 2009 to include the entire LGBTQIA+ community, declaring June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual, and Intersex Pride Month. 

Our Office of Civic Engagement and Leadership is committed to building community, along with serving as the connective hub for empowering change-makers and elevating social change outcomes at Walden. Pride Month. 

As we reflect on Pride Month, we encourage you to explore and celebrate the inspiring contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community through the resources provided below.  

 

WATCH 

  • Access a range of virtual events exploring LGBTQIA+ history and culture through the Smithsonian Institution. 

 

  • Throughout the month of June, watch one or more of these powerful documentaries celebrating the LGBTQIA+ culture, experience, and history. 

 

LISTEN 

 

  • Enjoy daily and weekly LGBTQIA+ news podcasts delivering inspiring stories that take a deep dive into leaders and organizers shattering barriers. 

 

  • Explore the LGBTQIA+ trailblazers and stories featuring over 100 episodes of intimate conversations with champions, heroes, and historical figures.  

 

READ  

 

  • Enjoy a curated selection of books by LGBTQIA+ authors, ranging from inspirational memoirs to compelling romances, honoring the journeys of LGBTQIA+ individuals. 

 

  • Discover a list of anticipated LGBTQIA+ books for 2025, featuring diverse stories that celebrate queer identities and experiences. 

 

  • Access a compilation of children's books that promote inclusivity and representation, such as Julian Is a Mermaid and The Rainbow Parade. 

 

 

RESEARCH 

  • Learn about the origins of Pride Month, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and its significance in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. 

 

 

REFLECT 

  • Discuss how museums can interpret transgender stories and LGBTQIA+ histories through collections and exhibitions 

 

 

  • Thoughtfully celebrate in meaningful ways to observe Pride Month, from educating oneself to supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations. 

 

ACT 

  • Attend a free, five-day virtual conference from June 16–20, 2025, focusing on workplace inclusion and LGBTQIA+ professional development.